I realized I have yet to do a Who Wore it Best Wednesday where the literary red carpet is walked by the books in a series and not just one single book. How has this happened? There are so many books I could do this with from Harry Potter to anything and everything by Jane … Continue reading Who Wore it Best Wednesday – Series Edition
Dear Readers, It is becoming a pattern I am afraid, where I find the strength or some creative energy finds me and I write a lovely post only to disappear again. Where do I go? Mostly to become a vegetable in my room binge watching some tv series (currently Midsomer Murders - let's not get … Continue reading A Few of my Favourites – Authors Edition
As her picture flashed on the screen he was brought back to the moment on the street. He had noticed her coming towards him from half a block away. It was her hair which caught his attention first as the loose curls spiralled outward against the wind in a form of rebellion. She had a … Continue reading Wisps of curls now lying dormant on her shoulders – Writing Prompt Wednesday
... Self Love Sunday for May. I can't really say I am all that surprised as May has been a bit of a difficult month for me. (Haven't they all? You ask. My reply: as of 2019, yes.) Even though I strive to be as honest as I can on my blog (it's why "honestly" … Continue reading I just realized I missed a…
Phew, dear Readers! Now the title of this post in and of itself is a mouthful but so is the book which is battling it out on the red carpet today. Wait for it... The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society If that is not one of the longest most literary mouthfuls of a … Continue reading A Title to End all Titles Battling for Who Wore it Best Wednesday
Hello, literary lovelies, Today I bring you not a specifically prompted piece of writing but one where I got up to get a cup of tea and the scene flashed before me. I can't say where it came from. I wasn't watching anything at the time which has really any connection at all to the … Continue reading Writing Prompted Me Wednesday
So what do you do when you are feeling more at the bottom of your emotional well than usual dear readers? I have my usual tricks: my favourite movies, my favourite books (even if it is just reading my favourite passages - I'm looking at you Captain Wentworth's letter from Persuasion), and talking things out … Continue reading Before the month is out let’s try another Self-Love Sunday
Impromptu Writing Prompt Wednesday Hello, again dear Readers! I would like to say I am back, but I can't really promise it is so. There has been a lot of upheaval/strife in my life at the moment which has made dealing with my depression a little more difficult. I am going to do my best … Continue reading The Last Train-ers
Goodreads Synopsis: In the borderlands of the village Les Échelles, giants sleep and werewolves howl. Travelers must cross deep gorges to pay visit. The only strangers are treasure-hunters seeking the riches of Zahara, a drowned Crusader bride. She planted the nearby woods with rich botanicals, now the healing herbs of Irène Guéri, apothecary in these … Continue reading The Peddler of Wisdom – Review
What was it that first stirred my sleeping brain to your presence? The slight tap of your finger against the window pane or that tired old notion of your body knowing someone is watching you. I don't think you meant to possibly wake me but your nail tinkled against the glass making you draw back … Continue reading A fingertip on glass
